The Hechinger Report’s recent study reveals that high school students using ChatGPT as a study aid performed worse on math tests compared to their peers who did not use the AI tool. Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that while students with ChatGPT solved 48% more practice problems correctly, they scored 17% lower on tests. A modified version of ChatGPT, designed to act as a tutor, improved practice problem performance by 127%, yet did not enhance test scores. The researchers concluded that reliance on ChatGPT can “substantially inhibit learning,” as students often sought direct answers rather than developing problem-solving skills. The study involved nearly 1,000 students and highlights the potential pitfalls of over-reliance on AI in education.
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